Graphic Design Program
The Graphic Design program at the University of Houston-Victoria offers:
- A strong foundation in visual communication through courses in 2D design foundation, design theories and methods, and design histories.
- Hands-on experience with digital tools and creative technologies in areas such as digital design, UX/UI design, and motion graphics.
- Practical skills to help you create compelling, user-centered visual content for both print and digital media.
- A curriculum designed to prepare you for a successful career in graphic design or for advanced studies in design-related fields.
UHV’s Graphic Design program equips you with the creative, technical, and conceptual skills needed to thrive in today’s design-driven industries.
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| Credit Hours | 120 Credit Hours |
| Delivery Methods | Victoria Face to Face |
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Skills
As the design industry evolves with rapid advancements in technology, the demand for creative professionals who are fluent in both visual communication and digital tools continues to grow. UHV’s Graphic Design program equips students with a diverse set of in-demand skills, including:
- Proficiency in industry-standard software for digital illustration, image editing, layout design, and motion graphics
- Foundational skills in drawing, typography, and 2D design that support strong visual storytelling
- Expertise in UX/UI design principles to create user-friendly digital interfaces and responsive web designs
- An understanding of branding, design systems, and visual identity development across media platforms
- The ability to speak and write about design clearly and insightfully
- Creative problem-solving, visual literacy, and design thinking to meet the needs of a dynamic job market
Whether you pursue a career in printing, advertising, digital marketing, web design, motion media, or user experience, these skills will position you for success in a competitive, tech-driven world.
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Careers
UHV’s Graphic Design program prepares you for exciting careers as a graphic designer, UX/UI designer, brand developer, and visual content creator, among others. You'll also build a strong foundation for advancing into graduate design studies.
Our graduates are in demand by local and regional companies across advertising, marketing, media, printing and technology industries. With hands-on internships and real-world experience, you'll be ready to launch a creative career that makes an impact from day one.
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At UHV, you can design a program that best fits your career and educational goals. You can have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design. You can select Graphic Design as your minor, or for students with some transfer credits from community colleges, we offer a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Graphic Design.
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Kandace Henke
Academic Advisor BAAS, History, Spanish Majors
"I treasure the diversity at UHV. As a faculty member who teaches about diversity it is incredibly helpful when my students come from very different backgrounds because in sharing who they are they make my classes warm and welcoming spaces for every type of student. "
- Nicole Eugene, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Communication